Throngs of well-wishers join Adivay grand canao

MEN from 13 municipalities of Benguet participate in the “depap” or traditional pig catching as part of the Grand Canao of the 122nd Benguet foundation anniversary and Adivay Festival at the Benguet Sports Complex  Nov. 23.--  RMC PIA-CAR 

 

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The month-long festivity to commemorate the 122nd Benguet foundation anniversary through the Adivay Festival 2022 was highlighted by a Grand Cañao here at Wangal grounds Nov. 23 attended by delegates from 13 municipalities, stakeholders and the public.
    Throngs of people from, all walks of life joined the Grand Canao including suspended Bureau of Corrections chief Gen. Gerald Bantag who joined in playing of gongs.
    Due to influx of well-wishers, heavy traffic jams in this summer capital reached all the way to Baguio, 6 km from here.
    Vice Gov. Ericson Felipe earlier said the Adivay was an important celebration of culture in Benguet missed the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
    He urged the people to enjoy the celebration through different activities and programs.  
    Gov. Melchor Diclas earlier led the formal opening of the foundation anniversary celebration with the traditional beating of the gongs with the Capitol Cultural Group.
    Diclas said the Adivay was a celebration of remembering past leaders of the province and their contributions.
    It is also a thanksgiving celebration for the achievements of Benguet the past years, he said, urging leaders and the people of Benguet to work harder for development and progress of the province.
    Rep. Eric Go Yap presented the accomplishments and ongoing projects and programs being implemented by his office in Benguet municipalities.
    These include road improvement projects in far areas, programs on social services in partnership with other government offices and the funding for indigent patients at Benguet General Hospital.
    Yap said he is working with national line agencies and offices to bring programs and projects, develop the province and improve lives of the people.
    Board Member Juan Nazarro Jr. thanked his fellow provincial officials for allowing and funding the grand celebration of this year’s foundation celebration and the Adivay which showcased the unity and cooperation of the people of Benguet.
    The Benguet State University Highland Cultural Dance Troupe-Kontad earlier showcased a skit during their cultural performance while Miller Keith Antonio who won second place in the Benguet Acoustic Competition provided intermission.
    The candidates of the Mr. and Ms. Benguet 2022 were also presented during Adivay events.
    They were joined by their respective municipal mayors and other officials.

BENGUET officials led by Rep. Eric Go Yap, Gov.r Melchor Diclas, Vice Gov. Ericson Felipe with Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong lead parade during the 122nd Benguet foundation anniversary and  Adivay Festival at Benguet Sports Complex  Nov. 23. -- RMC PIA-CAR